The Christus Spohn Health Clinic in George West is no longer facing a transition of ownership to Atascosa Health Center. Terrance Meineke will continue to work in George West with Dr. Karl Stein in Beeville as medical director.

“There is a transition period, and that clinic is critical and very busy,” Vice President of Christus Provider Network Linda McKenna said. “It is critical to the community and to our mission as well.”

Word spread about the health center closing or switching ownership while the previous negotiations were occurring and the medical center had to inform insurance companies of what was happening. While most required a one-month notice, one of the insurance providers needed 90 days, according to McKenna.